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Renaissance Writers and Their Influence on Modern Writing

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What is the main purpose of Machiavelli's work 'The Prince'?

To explore the philosophical concept of the ideal ruler

To advise rulers on how to gain and maintain power (correct)

To provide a moral guide for rulers to govern justly

To examine the imperfect conduct of human beings

According to Machiavelli, what type of qualities should a ruler possess?

A ruler should be honest and trustworthy

A ruler should be kind and compassionate

A ruler should be strong as a lion and shrewd as a fox (correct)

A ruler should be morally upright and virtuous

What is Machiavelli's view on a ruler keeping their word and living with integrity?

Machiavelli believes a ruler should sometimes mislead the people and lie to opponents (correct)

Machiavelli does not discuss a ruler's integrity in The Prince

Machiavelli believes a ruler should always keep their word and live with integrity

Machiavelli believes a ruler should balance keeping their word with being politically effective

What is Machiavelli's view on what is morally right versus what is politically effective?

Machiavelli believes a ruler should prioritize political effectiveness over moral righteousness Signup and view all the answers

What does Machiavelli suggest a ruler must do in order to accomplish great things?

A ruler must be crafty enough to gain the trust of others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Machiavelli's work 'The Prince'?

The practical advice for rulers to gain and maintain power Signup and view all the answers

What language did Dante write in, breaking away from the tradition of using Latin?

Italian Signup and view all the answers

Which Renaissance writer is often referred to as the father of Renaissance humanism?

Petrarch Signup and view all the answers

What form of poetry did Petrarch primarily write in?

Sonnets Signup and view all the answers

Which work is Boccaccio best known for?

Decameron Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the character Laura's death in Petrarch's sonnets?

$14^{th}$ century plague Signup and view all the answers

In what setting do the characters of the Decameron tell their stories?

A rural villa Signup and view all the answers